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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1934

Page

7

Baptist Girls Missionary Guild Elects Officers in Keota

The A O J chapter of the World Wide Guild met at Lucille Osborne's with Madeline Dewis leading a devotional. Wilma Messenger and Wanda Batterson led the China mission study, and officers were re elected: Estine Murdock president Kathryn Vacha vice president Ruth Messer secretary and Mildred Starr treasurer. White Cross boxes were prepared for Murrow Indian orphanage Bacone Okla and Howe school Philippines.

A.O.J World Wide Guild, Baptist Girls’ Missionary Group Lucille Osborne Madeline Dewis China Mary Marrill Wilma Messenger Wanda Batterson Baptist Missionary Ernestine Murdock Kathryn Vacha Ruth Messer Mildred Starr White Cross Murrow Arlene Easter Minnie Carr Wil

The Washington Concert Band Advertisement and History

A lengthy self defense by the Washington Concert Band against rivals who formed the municipal band. The piece argues the original band started 26 years ago from passion, built with private funds, faced pay cuts, and resisted a split to form a second, tax funded band. It cites contracts, equipment costs, salaries, and community support as proof of its enduring presence and asks citizens to decide which band should endure.

Washington Municipal Band Washington Concert Band Washington Iowa Central Park Stact McKay Reid Hedges Dupuis Squires Council Council Committee Fred Reid Muntciipal Band Municipal Band Waskington Mr. Hedges Wes State Fair Association Kings Munal Sehon Maricina Kant Washiashington Sie Seca

Meeting sponsors and visitors attend village gathering

On Monday evening May 14 Mrs. A. A. Ving and Mrs. E. H. Messer served as sponsors, attending the event, while Rev. A. A. Vinz joined as a visitor for part of the meeting.

Ma Messenger A. A. Ving E. H. Messer A. A. Vinz

77th Year in County for Longtime Resident Minick

William Henry Minick begins his 77th year in Washington county born April 10 1857 and has lived there his whole life. He is a member of the Journals Three-Quarter Century club. Also note birthday for Mrs. Charles Breitenbach 903 North Second Street who may attend a cooking school with a prize.

William Henry Minick Washington County Charles Breitenbach North Second Street

Mrs Anderson Wins Prize at Cooking School Event

Mrs Charles G Anderson Jr. received a prize at the cooking school yesterday. Her daughter Esther Belle, 5, assisted in the prize distribution. The celebration followed Anderson enjoying the school activity the day before her birthday.

Charles G. Anderson Jt Esther Belle

Birthday celebrations and family gatherings noted in local column

Dr and Mrs A W Clow and daughters joined W N Hogue in Corydon for his 80th birthday. W D Crossett marked a birthday as did Roy Crossett with his family at Crossett home. Rosemary Jean Te Rockhorst turns five, son Henry Te Rockhorst east of Washington. Mrs Charles Corette celebrated her 82nd birthday with a tea hosted by daughter Mrs C A Owen after a mix up over the day.

A. W. Clow Corydon W. D. Crossett Roy Crossett Rosemary Jean Te Rockhorst Henry Te Rockhorst Washington Rosemary Jean Charles Corette C. A. Owen

Fourth Grade Student Georganne Rudiger Celebrates Birthday

Georganne Rudiger was surprised at her birthday last evening as two little friends joined a dinner celebration at the Rudiger home. Georganne, a fourth grade pupil at Centennial School, enjoyed a birthday cake prepared for the occasion.

Georganne Rudiger Rudiger Georganne Centennial School

Birthday Dinner Honors Olds Granddaughters at Bereman Home

Mrs. S. T. Bereman hosted a cooperative birthday dinner for her granddaughters Dorothy Arlene and Ruth Marian Palm at 617 South Third. Ruth turns 11 on April 28 and Dorothy was 4 on March 1. Attendees included Ed Palm and family from the Olds community, along with Mr and Mrs Car Nelson and others. A pink and white cake bore both names and ages.

Birthday party for six year old Bobby Lee Johnson

Bobby Lee Johnson celebrated his sixth birthday with neighbor playmates while their mothers attended Cooking School. He is a Lincoln kindergarten pupil and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson. He received a rake hoe and spade as gifts to work in his garden across the street at janitor Charles Guzeman's home where he planted onions and carrots this morning.

Bobby Lee Johnson Bobby Lee Richard Johnson Lincoln Charles Guzeman

Ice boat speeds beyond wind in gusty race data

An ice boat outdistances the wind, sailing faster than the wind and often reaching speeds around TU to SO miles per hour.

Social Calendar Notes From Local Clubs

The Jackson 4 H club meets at Robert Eckles home on Tuesday evening April 16. The Young Women Missionary Society of the Baptist church holds a pot luck supper April 10 at the church, bring sandw iches and dish to pass. Dorcas Society of St Pauls Evangelical church meets April 9 at the church, all members present. CD of A sewing circle gathers at Mrs Johnny Priaenshausen home at 7 30 pm bring needles and thimble.

Jackson 4-H Club Robert Eckles Young Woman's. Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Dorcas Society of Johny Priaenshausen

Junior College Spanish club hosts pot luck at Bea Wilson home

West Chester Ladies Aid meets Wednesday April 1 with serving committee listed. Tarnony club to meet April 11 with quilt and flower exchange. Tloweemary club to meet April 6 with Mrs John Cherry. community women invited to participate.

Bea Wilson Ladies Aid of West Chester Roy Gardner F. M. Lindenmeyver A. W. McBlain Sadie Hollinger Tarnony Club Tommy Harvey Tloweemary Club Myr John Cherry

Prairie Viewer Mission Circle Meeting on Thursday

Thursday Prairie Viewer Mission Circle will meet at the church Thursday afternoon. Mrs. W. A. Phillipa and Mrs. G. C. Griges will lead devotions. Election of officers will follow. Walnut Women’s Club hosts Mrs. Ed Miller at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Rural Woman’s Club to meet with Mrs. T. W. Muefer for an all day session on Meal Planning for the Family 2. Bring lunch. Members to entertain Fleer club at a later time.

Prairie Viewer Mission Circle W. A. Phillipa Mra. Np Griges Ar Lostesses W. D. Booth Walnut Womens Club Ed Miller Oelock Rural Woman's Club T. W. Muefer Throsdeay

Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 Holds Regular Meeting

Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 4 A M conducts its regular meeting on the first Friday of each month Officers include Warey bo Turner W M and A W Ward secretary in the notice of the fraternal lodge activities.

Washington Lodge A. M Warey Bo Turner Ward

Railway Timetable Summary for Washington Route

Train and freight schedules list multiple departures and arrivals for lines including Golden State Limited Apache and local freight. Notable notes cover California passenger discharges, stops at county seats and El Paso, plus various branch trains No 429 430 and 81 84 with daily and Sunday exceptions.

Apacher Golden State Limited Apache Washington-Oslatoosa California County Seata el Paso Brighton Fairfield Eldon Dellenap Centerville Seymour Allerton Princeton Spiekards Bacelsior Springs Liberty L. Goodland Omaster &P. Tm. CO Washington Teaves Wachington Southwest

Community notices and club meetings list several events

Local notices cover a luncheon at Mrs Art Rathmel a flower exchange and various meetings. Hlavre Community Social at the school house with refreshments and pot luck. Fortnightly garden department gathering at 7 20 with Mrs C A Speer noting a change of meeting place. Kolah eclabo at Mrs Loran Athens Thursday afternoon. W C T U meets 230 Tuesday at Mrs Barker s home with Mrs J A Hawthorne as leader. Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters joint social April 12 with program cards and dancing. Washington Chapter OFS meets April 12 at Masonic temple. Rebekah club meets with Mrs Ralph Stewart. A flower exchange will be held.

Art Rathmel Garden Department C. A. Speer W.C.T.U Thr. Barker J. A. Hawthorne Bazaar Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters K.pl Hall Charves Washington No. 98 OFS Masonic Temple All Eastern Stars Rebekah Club Ralph Stewart

Friday Friendship elit Meeting And Flower Exchange

The Friday Friendship elit gathers Friday at 2:00 at Mrs. Mary Applegate’s home for a meeting and flower exchange. The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church also meets Friday at 2:20 with listed hostesses at various addresses.

Mary Applegate Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church George Tweht T J. Rerdo O. BE. Helwick Yad Anna Ave Main St Knupp Iowa Ave BE. OW Goodwin Darrel Moss S. Marion Ernest

Officers Named by Literature Dept Sections

The Fort two sections of the Literature dept met yesterday and elected officers for the coming year. The afternoon section re elected Warry Davis as leader and assistant leader, with Miss Barbara Sawyer chosen leader of the evening section and Miss Lillian Minick as secretary treasurer.

Fort Warry Davis Davis

Antelope Is Speedy and Narrowly Threatened by Predators

The antelope relies on speed to escape threats on the open range. Its chief dangers come from the coyote and, in some areas, the golden eagle, with winter snow adding to its peril. The animal avoids fights and flees at any provocation to stay safe.

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